I think a writer's first job is to entertain, even in novels: to tell a compelling story that pulls the reader along toward an end. At the same time, the best stories are character-driven. Noah Hawley charactercompeldrive Change image and share on social
A thing may fail as a poem because it tries to do what a poem cannot do: it tries to become a treatise on cosmic truth... We can best be exact about the cosmic things - God and truth, beauty, eternity and love - by not talking directly about them. Miller Williams beautycosmicdirectly share on social
I like to think that the best poetry is or involves a contest between ordinary conversation and ritual. Miller Williams contestconversationinvolve Change image and share on social
Collaboration has become really integral to my process. I play music so that I can spend time with my friends and communicate in that way. I experience so much joy in that process, because, you know, it's those times of getting together and playing music and all that comes with it that are the best for me. Ryan Adams collaborationcommunicateexperience share on social
The monied interests are doing what they do best - making money. The rest of us need to do what we can do best - use our voices, our vigor, and our votes. Robert Reich interestmakemoney Change image and share on social
It was in that bubble after Vatican II when it seemed like the best time ever to grow up Catholic. It was a time when the church was so connected to the world. Rob Sheffield bubblecatholicchurch Change image and share on social
I am an honest, God-fearing man who is intensely dedicated to being the best person I can be on and off the football field. Ricky Williams dedicatefearfield Change image and share on social
As regards this country, in which protection has always to some extent existed, it is the best customer that England ever had, and our demands upon her grow most steadily and regularly under protection. Henry Charles Carey countrycustomerdemand share on social
Marriage can be a magnificent lesson in becoming our best selves; that is true. Marianne Williamson lessonmagnificentmarriage Change image and share on social
Tyga's one of my best friends ever, so it's so much fun to travel with him. I always like having my friends out on the road with me. Kylie Jenner friendfunroad Change image and share on social